INDUS LADIES GROUP – “OMAN DISCOVERY”

27 JANUARY To 01 FEBRUARY 2015 (5 NIGHTS/6 DAYS )

DAY 1: 27 JANUARY 2105 (TUESDAY)

ARRIVE AT MUMBAI AIRPORT. BOARD FLIGHT MUMBAI TO MUSCAT BY

WY202 (OMAN AIR) DEP 0640 HRS/ARR 0825 HRS.

OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL IN MUSCAT

0825 Hrs:- Arrive at Muscat International Airport. You will be met before immigration by our representative who will assist in completing the immigration , baggage and customs formalities.

Transfer from Muscat International Airport to hotel En route visit Grand Mosque with an Omani Scholar Talk and Amouage Perfume factory.

Transfer to hotel. Proceed for lunch and check in. Leisure time.

4.00 pm: Dhow Cruise –Pass through Old Muscat

Evening Experience what traditional Omani clothes have to say to you!!

Enjoy the Sunset and return to the Marina. Dinner at Kargeen Restaurant.

OVERNIGHT AT INTERCONTINENTAL (L & D)

DAY 2: 28 JANUARY 2015 (WEDNESDAY)

After early breakfast, proceed for a dolphin watching excursion .Return to hotel . Check out and leave for Nizwa enroute Snake Canyon Wadi Bani Auf, visit Nizwa Fort + Souq, Al hamra + Misfah Drive through the spectacular Wadi Bani Auf.. Visit the charming mountain village ofBilad Sayt , pass by the date plantation village of Al Hamra . Arrive at Nizwa, capital of the interior, the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Shop at its Souq, renowned for intricately hand carved “khanjars”( daggers) and ornamental silver jewellery.

Lunch at local restaurant en route.

Arrive at hotel “The View” and check in.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL THE VIEW (B,L & D)

Day 3: 29 JANUARY 2015 (THURSDAY)

After breakfast. Check out & drive to Desert Camp ,enroute visiting the Grand Canyon .Head for Jebel Shams and pass by the village of Wadi Ghul with its stone dwellings. Spot the local weavers selling their goat hair rugs .Enjoy the spectacular view from Jebel Shams with a vertical drop of 1000 meters to the wadi below.

Enroute Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch depart for Wahiba Sands. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes and the variety of flora and fauna are a photographer’s delight.

Arrive and check in at Camp

Visit a Bedouin house in this wilderness + Sand Dune bashing

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: DESERT NIGHTS CAMP (B, L & D)

DAY 4: 30 JANUARY 2015 (FRIDAY)

After breakfast, depart for Ras Al Jinz . Enroute visit the fish jetty and dhow factory.

Lunch in Sur. Arrive Ras Al Jinz and check in (Ras al Jinz Scientific and visitor centre).

Buffet dinner at Ras Al Jinz.

2030 Hrs, After dinner join a guardian who will accompany you and others on to the beach after an introduction to the Turtle Sanctuary.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT RAS AL JINZ (B, L & D)

DAY 5: 31 JANUARY 2015 (SATURDAY)

Early morning (4.00 am) optional visit to Turtle sanctuary.

Breakfast at hotel .Check out and drive to Muscat enroute a photostop at the ruins of Bibi Miriam’s Tomb. Stop at Fins beach for a swim. Visit Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. Enroute also visit Quriyat. On arrival in Muscat, see the Muscat Opera House from the outside

Lunch at Cave restaurant. After lunch, depart to hotel and check in

Afternoon :Time for Shopping at Muttrah Souq, Lulu Mall and other Malls.

Evening dinner with Owner of Bait Al Adam This is an excellent opportunity to know about the exciting history of Oman

OVERNIGHT AT INTERCONTINENTAL (B, L & D)

DAY 6: 01 FEBRUARY 2015 (SUNDAY)

Early Breakfast at hotel

0745 hrs: Check out and transfer to Muscat airport (B) to board your homeward bound flight.

End of the Tour

OMAN DISCOVERY

27 JANUARY To 01 FEBRUARY 2015 (5 NIGHTS/6 DAYS )

HOTELS USED AS UNDER:

City Hotels Room type No. of nights

Muscat Intercontinental Mountain View room 01

Nizwa The View Superior room 01

Wahiba Desert Nights Camp Deluxe room 01

Sur Ras Al Jinz Standard room 01

Scientific Centre

Muscat Intercontinental Mountain View room 01

Total no. of nights: 05

QUOTATIONS: (All rates are PER PERSON) Validity for travel from

27 Jan to 01 Feb 15

Cost

Twin Share cost US$Per Person

Single room US$Per room

International airfare (Oman Air) Mumbai – Muscat –Mumbai

15 + Pax

US$ 2058 + GSt 3.09% = US$ 2122 @ INR 63 = INR 1,33,686 PP

US$ 2653 + GSt 3.09% = US$ 2735 @ INR 63 = INR 1,73,439 PP

Economy classfares PPINR 27,000/-

Business classfares PPINR 46,000/-

Airfares:-

All fares quoted above are instant purchase fares. Rates and seats are subject to change at the time of processing the reservation.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

10 Days single entry Oman VISA
05 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis in category of rooms & hotels mentioned above or similar.
Full board basis. Starting with lunch on Day 1 and ending with Breakfast on Day 6
5 Breakfast + 5 lunches + 5 dinners included.
Exclusive Dhow Cruise for the group.
Dolphin Watching using speed boat.
Dinner at Bait Al Adam with owner of the museum and meeting with the family.
Visit to Sidab Women association.
Turtle watching permit for evening and morning.
Visit to Grand Mosque & Amouage Factory.
Visit to Bedouin family visit.
All transfers sightseeing in Muscat will be by air-conditioned coach.
The sightseeing and transfers Muscat, Sur, Wahiba, Nizwa will be by Land cruiser for 04 Days (3 pax per vehicle)
Mineral Water & Entrance fees at all monuments.

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips & gratuities, still/video camera fees at monuments or any items not specified above.
Personal insurance against loss of valuables, theft, illness, hospitalization, medications and treatments and emergency helicopter, vehicle or plane charter evacuation charges.
Items / services not mentioned in the itinerary or above cost includes column.
Insurance charges.
Airfare.

SPECIAL NOTES:-

We are not holding any room at any of above mentioned hotels, subject to availability at the time of confirmation from your end
Above rates are subject to change with reduction of minimum paying pax travelling.
Rate of exchange applicable as per day of payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY:-

60 days prior to arrival no charge unless VISA is issued in that case USD 45 pp.

60-45 Days – 25% of the tour cost.

45-30 days – 50% of the tour cost.

Less than 30 days no refund but name change allowed.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT ON THIS EXCITING TRIP !

SEND A DEPOSIT OF RS 30,000 /- pp ( OR A CHEQUE FAVOURING “HOLIDAYS@LEISURE”)

BY NOVEMBER 10th, 2014 , to:

ANNU TOSHNIWAL , DINA DESAI , HEATHER CHARRAUDEAU , INDIRA KILACHAND:

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